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 | Texans | Confident in Bradie James | 5.22.2012 3:36:49 PM EST |
The Houston Texans are very confident that LB Bradie James will more than make up for the fact that they traded away LB DeMeco Ryans this offseason. 'I don't mind throwing it on the table, we're pretty pleased with picking Bradie (James) up, because we feel like we gained back what we lost with DeMeco leaving, and then some to be honest with you,' linebackers coach Reggie Herring said. | ||
| Texans | Andre Johnson expects to miss 3-4 weeks | 5.22.2012 2:25:23 PM EST |
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee) is expected to miss three to four weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He already sat out the team's first organized team practice, two weeks after his surgery. Johnson expects to be read for training camp later this summer. | ||
| Texans | Lestar Jean work with starters | 5.21.2012 2:30:42 PM EST |
Houston Texans WR Lestar Jean worked with the first-team offense during the organized team activities Monday, May 21, in place of injured WR Andre Johnson (knee). | ||
| Texans | Case Keenum appears to be top pick for No. 3 QB job | 5.21.2012 2:16:14 PM EST |
Houston Texans QB Case Keenum is believed to have the edge over QB John Beck for the No. 3 quarterback job during the offseason. Keenum likely will have to really struggle in order for Beck to win the job. | ||
| Texans | Loni Fangupo carted off field | 5.21.2012 2:06:42 PM EST |
Houston Texans DT Loni Fangupo (undisclosed) was carted off the field after suffering an undisclosed injury during the organized team activities Monday, May 21. | ||
| Texans | Andre Johnson sitting out OTAs | 5.21.2012 2:06:19 PM EST |
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee) is not participating in the organized team activities Monday, May 21, because he recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery. He is expects to be ready for training camp. | ||
| Texans | Several in running for kick returner duties | 5.16.2012 3:07:57 PM EST |
Houston Texans special teams coordinator Joe Marciano indicated RB Davin Meggett and WRs Keshawn Martin, Juaquin Iglesias and Trindon Holliday are candidates to return kicks this season. | ||
| Texans | Brett Hartmann will not be ready until camp | 5.16.2012 3:02:59 PM EST |
Houston Texans special teams coordinator Joe Marciano said P Brett Hartmann (knee) will not be able to practice until training camp begins because he is still rehabbing the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered last season. | ||
| Texans | Randy Bullock will not be given job | 5.16.2012 2:50:31 PM EST |
Houston Texans special teams coordinator Joe Marciano said PK Randy Bullock will have to compete with PK Shayne Graham for the kicking duties and will not be handed the job. | ||
| Texans | Five draft picks signed | 5.14.2012 5:10:14 PM EST |
The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round draft choices C Ben Jones, WR Keshawn Martin and Jared Crick, fifth-round draft choice PK Randy Bullock and sixth-round draft choice OT Nick Mondek. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. | ||
| Texans | Earl Mitchell adds weight | 5.12.2012 12:12:28 PM EST |
Houston Texans DT Earl Mitchell has bulked up to 308 pounds this offseason after playing at 287 pounds last season. He said he added to weight to be able to take on double teams more effectively at a nose tackle. 'I just focused on knowing what I needed to do and just kind of the battles that I was going through, knowing that I needed to weigh a little bit more just to withstand those double teams in playing nose tackle. I thought that this was going to be a big year for me, so I approached it very seriously and pretty much just wanted to hit it with a full head of steam to build off of how I was playing in the latter part of the season,' Mitchell said. | ||
| Texans | Whitney Mercilus discusses role | 5.12.2012 11:28:40 AM EST |
Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus said the plan for him in his rookie year is to 'basically, rush the passer.' He'll also learn to drop back into coverage and focus on improving his overall technique. 'I feel that will make me an every-down player, so that my career will be long with the Texans ... because technique is everything,' Mercilus said. | ||
| Texans | Matt Schaub to sit out team drills in workouts | 5.11.2012 4:30:51 PM EST |
Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub (foot) will not be participating in team drills during workouts this offseason because of his injured foot. | ||
| Texans | Agree to deal with John Beck | 5.10.2012 1:47:52 AM EST |
The Houston Texans agreed to a deal with free-agent QB John Beck (Redskins) Wednesday, May 9. | ||
| Texans | Shayne Graham signed | 5.7.2012 7:08:07 PM EST |
The Houston Texans have signed free-agent PK Shayne Graham (Ravens). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. He will compete with PK Randy Bullock for the kicking job. | ||
| Texans | Derrell Smith changing positions | 5.7.2012 2:08:15 PM EST |
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said LB Derrell Smith will now be used at fullback. | ||
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